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Turkey unveiled its first fully domestically produced car, saying it aimed to eventually produce up to 175,000 a year of the electric vehicle in a project expected to cost 22 billion lira ($3.7 billion) over 13 years. The project has been a long-time goal of President Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AK Party as a demonstration of the country’s growing economic power. Erdogan said the charging infrastructure for electric cars would be ready nationwide by 2022. Turkey is already a big exporter to Europe of cars made domestically by firms such as Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Renault, Toyota and Hyundai. The…

A volunteer firefighter died in New South Wales while more than 100 bushfires burned across Australia amidst an intense heatwave. The volunteer firefighter died and two others suffered burns after their truck rolled over when it was hit by extreme winds amid raging bushfires. The firefighters were working on a fire about 70 km (45 miles) east of Albury in New South Wales, fire authorities tweeted. Bushfires have destroyed more than 4 million hectares of forest and brush across Australia in recent weeks – an area the size of Japan. Aerial video taken by the NSW Rural Fire Service showed…

Britain’s Big Ben bell in parliament’s landmark clock tower will ring at midnight on New Year’s Eve, marking the start of a year for the first time since its new face was revealed from under scaffolding halfway through restoration work. The work has seen the 96-metre-tall Elizabeth Tower, one of the most photographed buildings in Britain, enveloped in scaffolding as the four clock dials are reglazed, ironwork repainted and intricately carved stonework cleaned and repaired. In March, part of the scaffolding was removed, showing that the clock’s once black numerals and hands have been repainted blue, in line with what…

Rampant Liverpool moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League after Roberto Firmino struck twice in an emphatic 4-0 win at second-placed Leicester City. With Liverpool in total control throughout, it was a performance that suggested the title race is all but over at the half-way stage, but afterwards manager Juergen Klopp sought to play down suggestions the title was already theirs. The victory was inspired in large part by attacking right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold who created three goals and scored one himself. Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has been vocal in his criticism of his team’s intense schedule…

Sriracha Hot Chilli sauce has been recalled in Australia and New Zealand over fears bottles could “explode” when opened. Food Standards Australia New Zealand warned a build-up of lactic acid could cause bottles to “bloat and continue to ferment”. It said the condiment may splatter over people or property when opened. The product is sold widely in supermarkets and Asian grocery stores across Australia and New Zealand. Made from chilies, vinegar, and garlic, the red sauce has become popular worldwide and is often referred to as “hipster Tabasco”. The recall applies to 502ml and 828ml sized bottles with a best…

A company run by Bruce Lee’s daughter is suing a popular Chinese fast food chain over its use of an image of the late martial arts star. Shannon Lee’s Bruce Lee Enterprises alleges Real Kungfu has used the image in its logo without permission. The firm wants the fast-food chain to immediately remove the image, and is reportedly seeking $30m (£23.1m) in compensation. The restaurant argues local authorities approved its use of the logo. The image depicts a dark-haired man in a martial arts pose. “The Real Kungfu chain’s logo is one that the company had applied for and obtained…

Black Friday discounts and bad weather have been blamed for a decline in Boxing Day shoppers, with retail analysts reporting a fall in the number of people heading for the sales. Springboard, which analyses customer activity in stores, said footfall up until midday had seen the largest decline since 2010, dropping by 10.6%. It said Boxing Day was becoming less important as a trading day. But there were still queues for some shops from as early as 04:30 GMT. The footfall figures were the largest decline of any year since data was first published by Springboard 10 years ago. The…

Japan’s government announced on Friday that it will send a warship and patrol planes to protect Japanese ships in the Middle East as the situation in the region, from which it sources nearly 90% of its crude oil imports, remains volatile. Under the plan approved by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet on Friday, a helicopter-equipped destroyer and two P-3C patrol planes will be dispatched for information-gathering aimed at ensuring safe passage for Japanese vessels through the region. Japan, a U.S. ally that has maintained friendly ties with Iran, has opted to launch its own operation rather than join a U.S.-led…

Everton were held to a 0-0 home draw by Arsenal on Saturday in a dull Premier League clash, which took a back seat to both clubs naming new managers in a bid to revive their fortunes. Carlo Ancelotti, named as the new Everton manager barely an hour before the kickoff, got a first glimpse of the Toffees from the directors’ box as did Arsenal’s new head coach Mikel Arteta who was appointed by the Gunners on Friday. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford produced a superb reflex save to deny Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from close range shortly after the break before an almighty…

China will cut tariffs from January 1st on hundreds of products ranging from frozen pork to high-tech parts next year, lowering trade barriers to support the economy. The world’s second largest economy has typically used high tariffs to protect local industries. Tariff rates on frozen pork are due to be lowered to 8% from 12% for some countries – as China struggles to cope with an outbreak of African swine fever. The deadly disease has wiped out about half of the country’s pigs and dealt a heavy blow to the pork industry. The lower tariffs will benefit many of its…